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How Technology Is Changing Medical Weight Loss Today
Medical weight management is one of our specialties here at Matthews Internal Medicine. Being overweight or obese can be the cause of so many different ailments and diseases, so we want to make sure that our patients can lose weight and prevent the development of some issues in the first place. Some of our patients […]
Could a Text-Message Based Smoking Cessation Program Be the Future?
We do everything on our phones these days. We work, make plans with friends, or browse the internet. What if our phones could also help us quit smoking? At Matthews Internal Medicine, we specialize in smoking cessation programs. Helping our patients quit can make a huge difference in their overall health, but quitting is hard. […]
Healthy Aging & The Mediterranean Diet
At our medical practice, we don’t just want to fix health problems. Our primary goal here at Matthews Internal Medicine is to help our patients live a healthier life that helps them avoid as many health issues as possible. Often, that includes a focus on weight management and dieting. One diet that’s attracted some attention […]
Is Nicotine Mouth Spray a Good Smoking Cessation Tool?
One of our main focuses here at Matthews Internal Medicine is preventative medicine. Eliminating bad health habits and cutting out behavior that can lead to the development of deadly diseases later on in life is our specialty. That’s why we place so much importance on our smoking cessation programs. Smoking is linked to a variety […]
Is Heart Disease Curable?
At Matthews Internal Medicine, preventative medicine is one of our areas of expertise. We focus on preventing deadly diseases because it can be easier than trying to treat a major medical problem later on. One area that we really focus on is heart disease prevention. Heart disease is one of the leading killers, of both […]
What to Expect If You Need Allergy Testing
Here at Matthews Internal Medicine, we know that going to the doctor can be stressful. That’s especially true if you’re going in for a new type of procedure. One thing we get a lot of questions about is allergy testing. Sometimes the cause of an allergic reaction isn’t clear, so some more comprehensive testing is […]
When to Transition From a Pediatrician to an Internist
If you have a child, you know how important visits to the doctor can be. You always want to make sure that your kids are avoiding illness and otherwise living a healthy life, but at what point do you leave the pediatrician and opt for an internist? Figuring out when to transition your child out […]
Can Children Develop Heart Disease?
At Matthews Internal Medicine, one area we tend to focus on is preventative medicine. Preventing a disease is easier than treating it later, and sometimes all it takes is some simple lifestyle changes to really make a huge difference. Naturally, one ailment we receive a lot of questions about is heart disease. This is one […]
Is Osteoporosis Curable?
Here at Matthews Internal Medicine, one ailment we try to help our patients avoid is osteoporosis. This disease affects many older people, causing weaker bones and falls that can be far more painful and damaging. Some of our patients, once diagnosed with osteoporosis, have one question. Can it be cured? What is Osteoporosis? First, we […]
Green Tea and Heart Disease Prevention
We focus on preventative medicine at Matthews Internal Medicine. What can we do to help our patients live healthier lives and avoid some of the most debilitating ailments around? It pays to take some simple steps now instead of dealing with a terrible disease later on in life. One area we specialize in is heart […]